DARRELL CLARKE

Darrell H. Clarke, 77, passed away April 1, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 57 years Leila Clarke; children Tim (Karen) Clarke, Tammy (Mike) McCullah and Terri (Marco) Valenzuela; grandchildren Jesse (Ross) Furney, Jack and Darrell McCullah, Joy (Bryan) deManbey, Tony, Rudy and Samuel Valenzuela; great grandchildren Cameron Clevenger and Remington Furney; sisters Shirley McGee, Wanda Parker and RaeDell Garbiso. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Edith Clarke; brother Norman Clarke and his sister Martha Benesch. He was a lifelong resident of Beulah and deeply loved his family. Darrell worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation for 20 years before retiring. At his request, there will be no viewing. In lieu of food and flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. Family will greet family and friends on Thursday at 2:00 at Adrian Comer Funeral Home.